Lean & Continuous Improvement Intern

Company Description

With sales of €500m and 2,800 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Lean & Continuous Improvement Intern to join our team the Summer 2025. The ideal candidate will be a sophomore (or higher) student with a strong understanding of engineering principles and processes.

Key Skills and Qualities Desired:

• Technical skills including problem-solving abilities and communication skills
• Specific software proficiency (e.g., Excel)
• Power BI skills (a plus). Willingness to learn, create dashboards thereafter a requirment
• Familiarity with Time studies
• Knowledge of 5S principles
• Understanding of Lean concepts such as Kanban and SMED (a plus)

Academic Disciplines Aligned with Internship Tasks:

• Any Engineering major, preferrably Industrial Engineering

Primary Job Functions:

• Conducting Time studies
• Providing project support to the team
• Assisting with NPS (Net Promoter Score – Nemera production system) support activities

Level of Mentorship or Supervision Provided:

• Opportunity for one-on-one mentorship sessions; mentorship will be provided by the entire team of skill enhancement

Specific Projects or Initiatives Interns Could Contribute to:

• Contributing to the savings goal for the plant

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

•  Student working towards a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and preferably focused on industrial   engineering or other related Engineering field
•  Candidates preferred to have completed their second year of engineering studies and entering Junior or Senior year
•  High problem-solving skills and self-direction
•  Ability to work in a team or individual contributor

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

•  Familiarity with manufacturing and/or plastic injection molding
• Technical skills including problem-solving abilities and communication skills
• Specific software proficiency (e.g., Excel)
• Familiarity with Time studies
• Knowledge of 5S principles
• Understanding of Lean concepts such as Kanban and SMED (a plus)

Additional Information

Why Join Nemera?

At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.

We look forward to receiving your application (resume submitted in English is appreciated). We offer varied jobs job in an international group, if you want to discover more about Nemera, please look at our website www.nemera.netKnow someone at
Nemera? We have a Referral Program so, be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position

POSITION RANGE: $20.00- $24.00 USD Hourly(This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

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Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.